Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) is the process by which energy professionals make sure energy efficiency programs and projects are saving energy and money as intended. It helps energy professionals assess how programs are working and decide what energy-saving strategies to pursue in the future.

The DNREC State Energy Office (SEO) has oversight and management responsibilities for much of the State’s energy efficiency policy. Under the Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) Act of 2009 (26 Del.C., Chapter 15), the SEO has responsibility for determining utility compliance with Delaware’s EERS requirements and the establishment of evaluation protocols and standards.

The Energy Office staffs an EM&V Workgroup and oversees activities under the Regulations Governing Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification Procedures and Standards (7 DE Admin. Code 2105).

The regulations were amended in December 2025 to align with current best practices, improve consistency, ensure compliance with energy efficiency goals and incorporate the Delaware Technical Reference Manual.

The amended regulation took effect December 11, 2025. Learn more about the amendments in the December 2025 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations.

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